Looking up the cook out menu Frankfort KY? Kentucky's capital runs on trays: state workers, Kentucky State University students and bourbon-trail travelers all line up for the same deal — a full tray (main + 2 sides + huge drink) for about $7.39, Jr. Trays about $6.39, and every one of the 46 shakes at $3.99. Frankfort's Cook Out serves the complete menu with typical hours of 10:30 AM – 3:00/3:30 AM, making it the late-night anchor between Lexington and Louisville on I-64. Check the official locator for the exact Frankfort address and today's hours, then use the price-and-calorie table below to walk up to the window like a regular.
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🕒 Typical Cook Out hours: 10:30 AM – 3:00/3:30 AM. Hours vary by store — confirm before a late-night run.
Cook Out Menu Prices in Frankfort, KY (2026)
Typical 2026 board prices — click any row for full nutrition. The full 102-item menu lives on the category pages.
| Popular item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cook Out Tray | $7.39 | Varies |
| Junior Cook Out Tray | $6.39 | Varies |
| Big Double Burger | $3.99 | 311 cal |
| Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich | $4.99 | 368 cal |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | $4.29 | 660 cal |
| Cook Out Style Hot Dog | $2.99 | 383 cal |
| Cajun Fries | $2.39 | 347 cal |
| Hushpuppies (Side) | $1.99 | 300 cal |
| Oreo Milkshake | $3.99 | 802 cal |
| Huge Fresh-Brewed Sweet Tea | $2.39 | 330 cal |
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Best Orders in Frankfort, KY
#1The Capitol Lunch — Cheddar Style Tray
Cheddar Style (561) + rings (128) + hushpuppies (300) + Huge Tea. Session adjourned. Burgers →
#2The Bourbon-Trail Base Layer — BBQ Plate
Chopped pork, slaw, fries and hushpuppies before the distillery run. Eat first, sip second. BBQ →
#3The KSU Night Run — Jr. Tray + Shake Upgrade
Student-budget math: small burger Jr. Tray, swap the drink for a 32 oz shake. Jr. Tray guide →
🏛️Capital-City Value
Frankfort lunch crowds figured out early: nothing near the Capitol beats $7.39 for a full hot meal with a huge drink.
🥃Bourbon Country Detour
Frankfort is Buffalo Trace and bourbon-trail central. Cook Out is the traditional pre-tour base and post-tour shake stop.
🛣️I-64 Halfway Hero
Almost exactly between Louisville and Lexington — the tray stop that rescues both drives, open till 3 AM.
FAQs
How much is a Cook Out tray in Frankfort, KY?
Expect the Regular Tray around $7.39 and the Jr. Tray around $6.39 before tax in 2026 — Cook Out is company-owned (no franchises), so prices stay steadier than most chains, but always confirm on the board at your Frankfort, KY store.
What time does Cook Out close in Frankfort, KY?
Frankfort typically runs 10:30 AM – 3:00/3:30 AM (later on weekends). Legislative-session and holiday hours can vary — confirm on the official locator.
Is the Cook Out menu the same in Frankfort, KY as everywhere else?
Yes — the same trays, char-grilled burgers, Carolina chopped BBQ, hot dogs, chicken and 46 shakes ($3.99) chainwide. Only prices, hours and seasonal shakes (Fresh Watermelon, Eggnog) can vary by store.
What is the best Cook Out order in Frankfort?
Locals swear by the Cheddar Style burger tray (bacon, cheddar, grilled onions) with hushpuppies and onion rings — and an Oreo shake upgrade for about a dollar more.